Historic Bridges in Texas
8,191 bridges built before 1951 in Texas still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 8,191 bridges in Texas built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 10,175 |
| DELAWARE CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 13,869 |
| STEPPES CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,901 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,901 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,901 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,901 |
| BLANKET CREEK TRIBUTARY | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,926 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 4,807 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,972 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,314 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,314 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,314 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,634 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,634 |
| HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,530 |
| ELM CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,530 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,077 |
| RED HOLE CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,481 |
| SALT CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,481 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,481 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 3,481 |
| DRAW | Texas | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 102 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| BLEDSOE BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 130 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| W FORK HOG CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 128 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 414 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 787 |
| MACKINALLY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 37 |
| WATTS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 235 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| JIM NED CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| PANTHER CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 147 |
| LITTLE HAY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| INDIAN CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,712 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 4,712 |
| SANDY CREEK & UP RR | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 174 |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,180 |
| RUSSELL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 202 |
| LICK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 789 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 347 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 114 |
| SANDY CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| N FORK PALO PINTO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 500 |
| CORN CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 43 |
| CORN CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 43 |
| BRADY CREEK DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 22 |
| SPRING CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| RICHLAND CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 33 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.